Description

• CPU
  Intel® Socket 1150 for the 5^th/New 4^th/4^th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
  Supports Intel® 22 nm CPU
  Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
• Chipset
  Intel® Z97
• Memory
  4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
  Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
  * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
  * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
• Graphic
  Integrated Graphics Processor- Intel® HD Graphics support
  Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
  – Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
  – Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  – Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
  Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
  Supports Intel® InTru™ 3D, Quick Sync Video, Clear Video HD Technology, Insider™
  Supports up to 3 displays simultaneously
• Multi-GPU Support
  Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
• Expansion Slots
  1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
  1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *¹
  2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
  3 x PCI
• Storage
  Intel® Z97 chipset :
  1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)*²
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
  Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *³
• LAN
  Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), featuring Turbo LAN
  Intel® LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
• Audio
  Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2
  – Supports : Jack-detection, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  Audio Feature :
  – Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference
  – Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals
  – Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers
  – Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity
  – Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs
• USB Ports
  Intel® Z97 chipset :
  6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
  Intel® Z97 chipset :
  8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, black, 6 at mid-board)
• Special Features
  ASUS 5X Protection :
  – ASUS DIGI+ VRM – 6 Phase digital power design
  – ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection – Short circuit damage prevention
  – ASUS ESD Guards – Enhanced ESD protection
  – ASUS High-Quality 5K-Hour Solid Capacitors – 2.5x long lifespan with excellent durability
  – ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O – 3x more durable corrosion-resistant coating
  ASUS EPU :
  – EPU
  ASUS Exclusive Features :
  – TurboV EVO
  – GPU Boost
  – MemOK!
  – AI Suite 3
  – Ai Charger
  – Anti-Surge
  – USB 3.0 Boost
  – Disk Unlocker
  – Turbo LAN
  – Crystal Sound 2
  Interactive HomeCloud
  – Media Streamer
  ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
  – Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
  – ASUS Fan Xpert 3
  ASUS EZ DIY :
  – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
  – ASUS EZ Flash 2
  – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
  – Push Notice
  ASUS Q-Design :
  – ASUS Q-Slot
• Operating System Support
  Windows® 8.1
  Windows® 8
  Windows® 7
• Back I/O Ports
  1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  1 x DVI-D
  1 x D-Sub
  1 x HDMI
  1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  2 x USB 2.0
  6 x Audio jack(s)
• Internal I/O Ports
  1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s) (19-pin)
  3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  1 x SATA Express connector: black, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  1 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, type 2260/2280 devices
  1 x TPM header
  1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
  4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
  1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
  1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  1 x System panel(s)
  1 x MemOK! button(s)
  1 x GPU Boost switch(es)
  1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
• Accessories
  User’s manual
  I/O Shield
  2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
• BIOS
  64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS,
  ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log,
  F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information
• Manageability
  WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
• Support Disc
  Drivers
  ASUS Utilities
  EZ Update
  Anti-virus software (OEM version)
• Form Factor
  ATX Form Factor
  12.0 inch x 8.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm )
• Note
  *1: The PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with PCIe x16_2. The PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.
  *2: M.2 Socket 3 shares bandwidth with SATA Express port.
  *3: These functions will work depending on the CPU installed.